International relations between Palau and Angola

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The relation between Palau and Angola is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Palau

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Palau Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Melekeok
Population 18 094
Land Area (sq km) 459
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 69 years

Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, both in terms of land area and population. Palau was first inhabited by Austronesian peoples, and later became a Spanish colony in the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, it was occupied by Japan, and then by the United States after World War II. Palau became a self-governing territory of the United States in the 1970s, and gained independence in 1994. Palau has a presidential representative democratic republic form of government, with a president as the head of state and government. It is a member of the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum, and has strong ties to the United States. The economy of Palau is largely based on tourism, with the country being known for its pristine beaches and coral reefs. Palau faces several challenges, including climate change, overfishing, and a reliance on foreign aid. It has also faced criticism for its alleged role as a tax haven and for its treatment of foreign workers. However, Palau has also been recognized for its efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable tourism.

Profile summary of Angola

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Angola Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Luanda
Population 32 866 272
Land Area (sq km) 1 246 700
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 61 years

Angola is a country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. The capital of Angola is Luanda. Angola has a long history of political instability and conflict. From 1975 to 2002, the country was embroiled in a civil war that killed an estimated 500,000 people and displaced millions. In 2002, a peace agreement was signed, bringing an end to the fighting and paving the way for the country's first democratic elections in more than 20 years. Since then, Angola has made significant progress in rebuilding its infrastructure and economy, which had been severely damaged by the war. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil and diamonds, and has become a major oil producer in Africa. However, despite its economic growth, Angola still faces challenges such as high poverty rates and a lack of access to education and healthcare for many of its citizens. In terms of international relations, Angola is a member of the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, and it has strong ties with other African countries as well as with China, Brazil, and Russia. The country has also played a role in regional peacekeeping efforts, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Sudan.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Angola's population is 1 816.42 bigger than the population of Palau (population of Angola: 32 866 272, population of Palau: 18 094).

The Angola's land area is 2 716.12 bigger than the land area of Palau (land area (sq km) of Angola: 1 246 700, land area (sq km) of Palau: 459).

The position in the international influence ranking of Angola is 91, while Palau is situated 87 places below in the ranking (position 178).

Angola maintains contact with 34 countries, while Palau maintains contact with 12 countries.

Angola maintains an excellent relation with 2 countries, while in the case of Palau, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Palau vs Angola


Solo scenario: Palau vs Angola

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Angola with a 82.0% probability.

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